What Engineered Hardwood Means
Engineered hardwood uses a real-wood wear layer over a layered core designed to provide greater dimensional stability than solid wood.
Where It Is Commonly Used
It can be used in many living spaces and may be approved for certain concrete slabs or below-grade areas, depending on the product and installation method.
Benefits
It provides the appearance of real wood with more installation flexibility and improved resistance to normal seasonal movement.
Important Considerations
Wear-layer thickness, core quality, moisture conditions, refinishing limits, and installation method vary widely by product. It should not be treated as interchangeable with solid hardwood.